Because Chicago was to radio what Hollywood was to films and Broadway was to the theatre: it was the hub of radio.
Mel TormeI got into radio when I was eight, and I was one of the busiest child dramatic actors in America.
Mel TormeI would be a liar if I said it wouldn't be lovely and soothing - that's the word - to have a hit single or a hit album.
Mel TormeBut, in fairness to them, too, the popular song per se is really a pretty shallow medium to perform in.
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